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Minvalara vs Yongala

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Minvalara profile · Yongala profile

Minvalara Yongala

Yongala and Minvalara are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They have very different age profiles: Yongala is far older, with a typical resident aged 56 and 26.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Minvalara is much younger, where the typical age is 40 and children under 15 make up 40.9% of the population. Health needs also differ, with long-term health conditions far higher in Yongala at 49.3%, compared to 18.2% in Minvalara.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their extreme car-dependence and lack of nearby amenities. They are almost identical in their typical weekly household incomes, which sit around $833 for Yongala and $874 for Minvalara. This is well below the national figure. Both areas also have no residents who speak a language other than English at home.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Minvalarain Yongala +45 larger in Yongala gap narrowing
22 15th pct 67 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 18
  • First area, 2021: 22
  • Second area, 2011: 243
  • Second area, 2016: 91
  • Second area, 2021: 67
Median age in Minvalarain Yongala +16 yrs older in Yongala gap widening
40 yrs 29th pct 56 yrs 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 56 yrs
First Nations in Minvalarain Yongala +6.0 pts higher in Yongala
0.0% 0th pct 6.0% 77th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
Aged 65+ in Minvalarain Yongala +26.9 pts higher in Yongala
0.0% 0th pct 26.9% 79th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%
Under 15 in Minvalarain Yongala +34.9 pts higher in Minvalara
40.9% 100th pct 6.0% 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
7.7% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%

Age structure

40.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +34.9 pts 6.0%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +38.8 pts ▸ 38.8%
31.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +25.8 pts 6.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
13.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.7 pts 11.9%

Marital status

71.4% Married ◂ +23.0 pts 48.4%
21.4% Never married +12.4 pts ▸ 33.9%
28.6% Divorced ◂ +23.7 pts 4.8%
0.0% Widowed +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Minvalara Yongala

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Yongala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 10.9% females
  • 70–74 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Minvalara: 13.6% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Yongala: 5.5% males, 5.5% females
  • 60–64 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Yongala: 10.9% males, 18.2% females
  • 55–59 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Yongala: 5.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 5.5% females
  • 45–49 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 18.2% females; 40–44 in Yongala: 5.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Minvalara: 13.6% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Yongala: 9.1% males, 5.5% females
  • 15–19 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 13.6% females; 15–19 in Yongala: 10.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 7.3% females
  • 5–9 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 13.6% females; 5–9 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 27.3% females; 0–4 in Yongala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Minvalarain Yongala +6.0 pts higher in Yongala
0.0% 0th pct 6.0% 25th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%

Country of birth

54.5% Australia +32.0 pts ▸ 86.6%
0.0% England +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

50.0% Australian ◂ +8.2 pts 41.8%
13.6% English +29.6 pts ▸ 43.3%
0.0% Scottish +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Irish +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% German +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Italian +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Minvalarain Yongala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Minvalarain Yongala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

77.3% English only +13.8 pts ▸ 91.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Minvalarain Yongala +14.5 pts higher in Yongala
31.8% 27th pct 46.3% 69th pct
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.3%

Religious affiliation

40.9% Christianity +6.9 pts ▸ 47.8%
31.8% No religion +14.5 pts ▸ 46.3%
18.2% Not stated ◂ +12.2 pts 6.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

33.9% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.9%
6.5% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Minvalarain Yongala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +33.9 pts ▸ 33.9%
27.3% Year 11 ◂ +4.1 pts 23.2%
27.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.3 pts 25.0%
0.0% Year 10 +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Education +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Society & culture +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Minvalarain Yongala +$44 higher in Minvalara gap widening
$483 11th pct $439 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: $337
  • First area, 2021: $483
  • Second area, 2011: $392
  • Second area, 2016: $365
  • Second area, 2021: $439
Household income in Minvalarain Yongala +$41 higher in Minvalara gap narrowing
$874 9th pct $833 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $874
  • Second area, 2011: $728
  • Second area, 2016: $754
  • Second area, 2021: $833
Family income in Minvalarain Yongala +$316 higher in Minvalara
$1,399 21st pct $1,083 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,399
  • Second area, 2011: $836
  • Second area, 2016: $866
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
High earners in Minvalarain Yongala
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Minvalarain Yongala
10.3% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +48.3 pts ▸ 48.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Under $650 +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

21.4% Under $650 +54.4 pts ▸ 75.8%
42.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.0 pts 12.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Minvalarain Yongala +31.1 pts higher in Yongala
18.2% 11th pct 49.3% 100th pct
Mental health in Minvalarain Yongala +25.4 pts higher in Yongala
0.0% 0th pct 25.4% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Minvalarain Yongala +3.2 pts higher in Minvalara
13.6% 98th pct 10.4% 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +25.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% Arthritis +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
18.2% Cancer ◂ +6.2 pts 11.9%
0.0% Asthma +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Other condition +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Diabetes +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Heart disease +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

27.3% None +19.0 pts ▸ 46.3%
18.2% One condition +14.7 pts ▸ 32.8%
0.0% Two conditions +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Three or more +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Minvalarain Yongala
35.5% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.5%
Unpaid carers in Minvalarain Yongala
9.7% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
Unpaid child care in Minvalarain Yongala
9.7% 7th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
Defence service in Minvalarain Yongala
9.8% 95th pct
Housework 15h+ in Minvalarain Yongala
35.5% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Minvalarain Yongala +4 larger in Yongala
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Minvalarain Yongala +18 yrs older in Minvalara
39 yrs 77th pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Median income in Minvalarain Yongala +$101 higher in Minvalara
$450 25th pct $349 11th pct
Household income in Minvalarain Yongala +$450 higher in Yongala
$450 0th pct $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Minvalarain Yongala +0.7 larger in Yongala gap widening
1.5 0th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.9
  • First area, 2021: 1.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
6.8% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
Living alone in Minvalarain Yongala
31.0% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +54.5 pts 45.5%
0.0% Couples with children +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% One-parent families +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

100.0% 1 person ◂ +69.0 pts 31.0%
0.0% 2 people +34.5 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% 3 people +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% 4 people +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% 5 people +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2011: $50
  • Second area, 2021: $200
$888 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $575
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $888
People / bedroom in Minvalarain Yongala +0.30 higher in Yongala gap steady
0.40 0th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.30
  • First area, 2021: 0.40
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Minvalarain Yongala
62.1% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 52.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.1%
Separate houses in Minvalarain Yongala
69.0% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 91.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.0%
44.8% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 83.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.8%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +62.1 pts ▸ 62.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +31.0 pts 69.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

100.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +79.3 pts 20.7%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Minvalarain Yongala +2 more in Yongala
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Minvalarain Yongala +29.85 more in Yongala
0.00 0th pct 29.85 97th pct
Departures/1k in Minvalarain Yongala +59.7 more in Yongala
0.0 0th pct 59.7 64th pct
PT routes in Minvalarain Yongala +2 more in Yongala
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
8 43rd pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +68.8 pts ▸ 68.8%
42.9% Worked at home ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% 3 vehicles +30.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% 2 vehicles +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% 4 or more +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Minvalarain Yongala
23.4% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Minvalarain Yongala
25.8% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 52.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.8%

Industries people work in

42.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +11.6 pts 31.3%
0.0% Education & training +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

85.7% Managers ◂ +60.7 pts 25.0%
0.0% Professionals +43.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
0.0% Labourers +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Minvalarain Yongala +1.1 higher in Yongala
0.0 0th pct 1.1 59th pct
Types ≤15 min in Minvalarain Yongala +0.8 more in Yongala
0.0 0th pct 0.8 57th pct
15-min city in Minvalarain Yongala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Minvalarain Yongala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Minvalarain Yongala +71.0 pts higher in Yongala
0.0% 0th pct 71.0% 79th pct
Walk to school in Minvalarain Yongala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Minvalarain Yongala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Minvalarain Yongala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Minvalarain Yongala +29.9 more in Yongala
0.0 0th pct 29.9 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in Minvalarain Yongala +3 higher in Yongala
0 23rd pct 3 63rd pct
Mean slope in Minvalarain Yongala +2.3 pts higher in Minvalara
5.5% 48th pct 3.2% 16th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Minvalara vs Yongala [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40889/minvalara/vs/SAL41687/yongala